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contents SEPTEMBER 2010 in this issue 10 The Way I See It Power of choice in Christ

14 Our Daily Bread How do you keep the faith?

17 This is My Story A baby changes everything

22 Single Still, Single Again Just taking a break

24 Let’s Get Real Forty Days for Life

25 Cause & Effect Worth the wait

35 Education Connection College planning timeline

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lifestyle

Special Feature

9 HomeWorks

Give to save

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Food basket turnover

Cover Story

12 Fresh Finds

Brewing business and faith

Created by hand & heart

18 Let’s Talk it Over Savor the moment

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19 Healthy Living Shaking up salt

23 Modern Motherhood Kindergarten is way too hard

31 Food For Thought Italian made easy

32 Legal Advice In the time of change

33 Money Talks Pre-marital financial counseling

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34 Marketplace Manners 5 Ways to ruin your Facebook image

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31 What’s Coming Next Month Dr. John and Marty Kwasny Family of many gifts

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Letter from the Editor Rave Reviews Event Calendar Quips & Quotes Ad Directory

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Volume 5, Number 4 Publisher: MHS Publications, Inc., Member, M.I.P.A. Editor: Marilyn Tinnin marilyn@metrochristianliving.com Associate Editor: Christi B. Steckel christi@metrochristianliving.com Administrative Assistant: Carol Rodgers carol@metrochristianliving.com Sales & Editorial Assistant Ashley Cirilli Art Direction/Graphic Design: Sandra K. Goff Sales: Marilyn Tinnin, Christi B. Steckel Contributing Writers: Lydia Allison, Nancy Anderson, Lydia Bolen, Jamila Carter, Nancy Deaver, Cathy Haynie, Terri Herring, William Howell, Ron Mumbower, Robin O’Bryant, Susan E. Richardson, Betsy Smith, Julie Whitehead, Martin E. Willoughby, Jr. Cover Photography: Stegall Imagery Distribution Assistants: Laura Blackledge, Hannah Coward, Kim Roberts, Carol Rodgers, Rachel Schulte, Jerri Strickland, Priscilla Sullivan, Bob Whatley

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➺editor’s letter by MARILYN TINNIN

Pay Attention…It’s Not Small Stuff eneath the title on Richard Carlson’s book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff are the words, “and it’s all small stuff.” I have a different perspective on small stuff. This is it: Pay attention. Some small stuff isn’t small and some big stuff isn’t big. Maybe I over think some things, but let me explain. My mid-life crisis turned publishing career is in its eighth year now. Over time I have been privileged to interview some of the most amazing Christ followers; saints in earth-suits, some of them high profile, some not-so-high profile, all in love with the same Savior and all with a very focused priority of carrying the light of Christ into each and every new day. There is a “Godconfidence” about them, and they never seek the limelight for themselves. However, they have this enthusiasm for life. They expect God to show up in the business meeting, the classroom, the grocery store, and even in time when plans went awry. Through life’s laughter and life’s tears, whether there is order or chaos, nothing is “small stuff” when you are living in the moment with an open heart and an open hand. Real life is about serving a living God who enters into the ordinary places of our every day, whose ways are higher than our ways and whose plans are always about blessing…even when those blessing plans of His, blow our comfort zone to pieces. My friend Dr. John Oswalt at Wesley Biblical Seminary says God never wastes anything in our lives. So true. Again and again in interviews I hear the same theme, something that seemed minor at the time turns into a defining moment of life. Nothing is random. Our vision may be clouded at times, but God’s never is. You know, I have lived through enough crises to believe that wholeheartedly. He does have a plan. He planned every one of our days before a one of them came to be. Those thoughts bring me more comfort than ever in this present day. The Seattle Drip story is one of my favorites

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in this issue. I definitely made a new group of friends in this research. I also got to see their coffee lab and sampled some incredible coffee…but it’s not all about coffee with these guys. It’s all about the Lord. The pursuit of excellence with coffee has to do with the pursuit of the Lord. He has a way of inspiring us to excellence no matter the venue. Allison Schmelzer’s “This is My Story” is also a favorite. Allison’s mother is my college roommate. It was 1969 when we loaded up my daddy’s big, big, very big Oldsmobile (I think it was bigger than some rooms in my house) and arrived on the Ole Miss campus with all of our earthly possessions, but I digress. Allison prayed a dangerous prayer asking God to break her heart with the things that break His. So somewhere between her prayers and God’s answer, the Schmelzer’s find themselves poised and waiting to adopt their new baby girl from Ethiopia. Comfort Zone? Clearly, that term is not in God’s dictionary. My daughter Betsy returns to “Single Still…Single Again.” As usual, she makes me laugh right before making me cry…good tears that mothers cry when they realize their children do have a personal faith walk with the Lord. And I have relinquished the role of mother/protector/conscience. Our God is a Good God. He is good all the time, whether we immediately decipher our circumstances or not. He’s good even when He says, “no,” or “wait,” or seems to be very, very quiet. It is never that He is not listening. He never ceases to look after His children and God is never confused. He is always…and I mean always…in control. Our job is to pay attention.

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MCL, in partnership with Belhaven University, rolls out our third Christian Leaders of the Future scholarship program for high school seniors this month. Take note of the information on page 3 and go to www.metrochristianliving.com to find the details. We want to hear your faith stories and give you the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship to the college of your choice.

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always in need of some meal management help this time of year as busy school schedules set in. And I found the help I needed...in baskets! Dividing pantry items into actual meals, sorting in plastic bins or baskets and deciding what’s for dinner is much easier. I used mostly simple meals: tacos, spaghetti, baked chicken, vegetable soup and simple sides paired with each main dish. Each meal’s ingredients is in it is own basket, and I have almost a dozen of them. The freezer and refrigerator are also easily stocked with needed items for these meals. I chose stacking plastic bins that fit on my pantry shelf. Once the baskets are set up and in use, a grocery list to replenish items is quick to assemble, and trying a new recipe or an old favorite that isn’t in one of the bins is also easy to add. On those busy days, I find myself standing in front of the bins and marveling at how easy this makes it! Simply pull out the desired basket or bin and all of the ingredients are there for quick dinner preparation. Whether it’s a simple meal of chicken, green beans and rice, or the ingredients for your special soup or Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp, try setting up a few standby baskets in your pantry.

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Ingredients on hand: about one and a half pounds of chicken breasts (cooked and chopped), tortillas, 2 cans enchilada sauce, 1 box Zatarain’s black beans and rice, prepared as directed, Mexican blend cheese, mini marshmallows, 1 can of mandarin oranges, red grapes, 1 chopped green apple, vanilla yogurt and chopped nuts. To prepare enchiladas: combine cooked chicken, prepared rice, and 1 1/2 cans of enchilada sauce. Spoon half of remaining sauce into a treated 9 x 12 dish, reserving the remaining sauce for the top. Spoon the chicken mixture into tortillas and roll, placing seam down in dish. Spread remaining sauce on top of tortillas and top with cheese. Bake 30 minutes covered loosely with foil. Remove foil and cook an additional 10 minutes. To prepare fruit salad: drain oranges and combine with grapes, apple and a handful of marshmallows. Stir in yogurt and sprinkle with nuts. Cathy Haynie and her husband, Jack, have three children and live in Madison. Cathy is the Headmaster of Christ Covenant School in Ridgeland. She occasionally speaks to women’s groups on Honoring God in the Home and Balancing Work and Home. Contact her at chaynie@christcovenantschool.net

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etty has had more than her fair share of heartache. Her mom died when she was only five leaving her with a father who was cold and indifferent. She later married and had three kids, but her husband struggled with alcohol and left her alone to raise three young children. When her kids were grown, she moved across the country to start life where she met the love of her life. A pilot, he tragically died in a plane crash in the line of duty as an aerial firefighter. Grieving his loss, she decided to move back home to be close to two of her three children. Sadly, they both died way too young, essentially leaving her alone again. Life can come at us hard. Sometimes we dig our own potholes, and sometimes there are gaping holes in the road that seem to come out of nowhere. Unfortunately, God does not give us the script for our lives in advance. Our grief can be overwhelming. I have a friend that lost a parent young, and he has never really forgiven God for it. Dr. John Oswalt authored a book aptly titled Where are you, God? that deals with the struggles of pain, injustice and suffering. His title sums up a question we all have at some point. What strikes me about Betty is that in spite of the obvious challenges in her life, she has kept a joyous and peaceful spirit. She is not bitter. She

does not blame. It doesn’t mean that she does not mourn her losses, but she is able to do so without letting it consume her. Despite now being in her late 80’s and outliving most of her oldest and dearest friends, she is “with it.� She took a computer class when computers first became popular and is an avid emailer. I would not be surprised if I found her on Twitter or Facebook one day! We do have a choice. When the unpleasantness of life strikes, we are not victims of fate. We get to decide. I am often reminded of the old saying “what does not kill me will make me stronger.� Despite some claims to the contrary, God does not promise us a pain-free life. In fact, it is quite the opposite. When I reread the hardships of the apostles or consider the plight of many of the martyrs, I’m reminded of this truth. However, we are promised the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, to be with us and comfort us. We are promised an eternal homecoming. That is comforting. I frequently have to remind myself that I do have of the power of choice. When life happens to me, I get to choose whether I have a negative or positive response. Do I respond in fear,

stress and anxiety, or do I lean into Christ for peace, love and forgiveness? Betty leaned on Christ. She also leaned on her brothers and sisters in Christ. She surrounded herself with “balcony� people and not “basement� people. She exercised her power of choice to push ahead and not quit on life. Because of that, she serves as an inspiration to others, including me. Since Betty is my paternal grandmother, I have had a front row seat to watch her deal with many of the losses and setbacks. We all have different suffering that we must endure. Beneath the shiny veneer of each of our polished lives is probably some kind of deep suffering or pain as well. It’s helpful to remember the power of choice that we all have and the peace and ultimate security that comes from a life truly surrendered to Christ. Y Martin E. Willoughby Jr. is an attorney/business consultant with Willoughby Law Group, PLLC located in Ridgeland. He and his wife Nicki have two children, Ally and Trey, and live in Madison.

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➺our daily bread by SUSAN DEAVER

How Do You Keep THE FAITH? T his column is for sharing our faith with other readers. Sharing with—and serving others changes us and reminds us that our time on earth is about much more than our own needs. To share your story or favorite scripture, please e-mail us at info@metrochristianliving.com.

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1 Kings 19:12 says that Elijah heard the Lord “in a still small voice” following wind, fire and an earthquake. God’s voice can still be heard today above the fray of 21st century life, but I think He knew we might need help in hearing Him, for we have the words of Psalm 46:10—“Be still and know that I am God.” That still, small voice is the Holy Spirit in us, the result of our saving faith in Christ Jesus, the promise of our Lord that He would always be with us. The Lord continues to work in the lives of His children, loving, blessing, guiding and using them for His purposes. My prayer is that we will encourage each other to be still so that we will hear and obey.

In today’s world of mass media advertising, I continue to be amazed that the promises we are given by businesses for their products or by politicians asking for our votes are broken almost before the promises are made. Yet, we continue to buy the products and give our votes. At the same time we seem to ignore and/or fail to call on the promises of our Lord that have been proven true for thousands of years. Two of God’s promises which I find most rewarding are the ones I call the “All Things Promises.” Romans 8:28 “All things work together for good to those who love the Lord.” Matthew 19:26 “…with God all things are possible.”

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this is my story by ALISON SCHMELZER

A Baby Changes Everything “...once our eyes are opened, we can’t pretend we don’t know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and holds us responsible to act.” – Proverbs 24:12

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ur family is on a journey. It is a faith journey with our heavenly Father that is going to change our lives and the life of a child…forever. This all began with a God-given season of “holy discontentment.” I was no longer content to live a life of complacency, and I began to feel that God was about to call us to do something BIG! However, I was unsure of what His calling would be. During this time, God led me to the blog of a Tennessee family who had adopted a baby girl from Ethiopia. My first thought was, “They are so sweet to adopt, but we could never do that.” Then I heard God ask, “Why not? What if I asked you to adopt? Do you trust Me? Do you trust my plan for your family?” And I sat at my computer and wept. He was breaking my heart for orphans, and I knew His calling was beginning to unfold. God had already chosen our fourth child...and she would have beautiful brown eyes, brown hair, and brown skin. But were we willing to take that big step of faith and trust His perfect plan? At first, I was scared! I knew absolutely no one in our community, church, or the entire state of Mississippi that had adopted from Ethiopia! As I began to pray, I felt very alone and the doubts and uncertainties continued to creep in. But God soon revealed something profound; we were supposed to be obedient to His calling to adopt from Ethiopia, no matter what! Whether or not our parents approved, our community accepted, our finances allowed, or another local family ever adopted an Ethiopian child...it really did not matter! God was leading us to this child. This was His will for our life, and that was the only thing that mattered! As we continued praying, God began to blow us away. It was truly one of the most amazing times in our life. Confirmations from Him began to pour in, one right after another. As we started to move forward in obedience, all the fears and uncertainties were replaced with joy and excitement! With every step forward in the adoption process, we grew more confident in His calling. We claimed the following verse from Hebrews over our adoption journey, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see.” We are putting all our faith in God, believing that adoption is a beauti-

ful picture of His love and redemption. He sacrificed His only Son, so we could become His adopted sons and daughters. Psalm 68:6 says, “God sets the lonely in families,” and we know He will one day set our baby girl into our arms…and into her forever family. This baby changes everything. Our lives will never be the same, and we would not want it any other way! As we now work on adoption paperwork, we are so thankful to be on this journey to bring our daughter home from Ethiopia! But we do not believe our journey ends when she is home. God wants us to encourage others to seek His will in adoption. My constant prayer is that God would continue to call Christian families to bring orphans from all around the world…home! I am confident of this: God has a plan that is greater than ours, and it will bring Him glory! The question is, will we be obedient to His calling and be a part of what He is doing? Oh, how I pray we will all respond with a big “yes”! Y Alison Schmelzer is a pastor’s wife, part-time preschool teacher, and a full-time mother to three precious children. Follow her family’s journey to bring home their baby girl at www.lovinmuch.blogspot.com and email her at lovinmuch@yahoo.com

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Savor the Moment!

As summer ends we turn the page and look to the next chapter, the next season. We have a tendency to rush through life and forget the beauty of each moment. Do you remember wishing for warmer weather in January when it was so cold? Now we want it cooler because it is so hot. As human beings we are never satisfied and never take time savor the present moments. If you look at the definition of savor, you will find that it means “to relish, to delight in, to enjoy.� Reflect on those words for a moment. What did you enjoy about this summer? What new memories did you make? What challenges did you overcome? You see, even the challenges, the hurdles and the bumps in the road can be moments to savor because you learned something new or overcame something. Did your children learn how to ride a bike? Did they overcome the fear of going swimming? Were they able to spend the night with a friend without calling you? Did they acquire a new skill while attending camp? Now it’s our turn as adults. The children are back in school. So now what do you want to do, learn and enjoy? Savor these times and realize that, “Yes, you can teach old dog new tricks.� Today is the time to do that one thing you always wanted try. Maybe it’s just taking a day off, do nothing and enjoy the silence. It might be learning how to play

golf, tennis, ballroom dance. It could be taking a course at a local college, getting together with old friends or making a new one, taking a treat to the new neighbor or writing your college child an e-mail every week. Each of us is given a gift of 24 hours each day. What we do with it is up to us. Yes, we have employers that have part of it, and our body demands that we get some rest. Yes, there are the routines of carpool, meetings, and church. But there are plenty of hours or maybe minutes that you can savor the birds singing, the beauty of a sunset, the joy of a child’s laughter or the exertion of exercise. Today is your next chapter. The fall offers new challenges and new opportunities. Take some time at the first of the month to make a purpose in your heart to do something that by the end of the month that you will look back on and say to yourself, “I did it!� I savored a moment, I enjoyed my spouse, I laughed with my children or I did something for someone less fortunate. Celebrate the moments and smile as you savor that new delectable morsel of time that may never come again, and take in the next one. Y

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Shaking Up Salt Why putting down that salt shaker is a good idea

Salt. In the south that word is synonymous with local flavor. Like sugar in tea and cheese in grits, salt is an ingredient that almost seems necessary in any meal. However, with increased health concerns such as high cholesterol and obesity, reducing salt intake has become necessary. Currently, the average American consumes seven times the amount of sodium needed in a daily diet. With that increased consumption comes an increase in weight, high blood pressure and cholesterol. For local physician and nutrition specialist, Dr. Chad Rhoden, putting an end overindulgence in salt became a personal mission. After his first book went to press, “Bringing Down High Blood Pressure” with registered dietitian Sarah Schein, Dr. Rhoden was approached by his father, Dr. Richard Rhoden about an idea to create a salt substitute. “As I am a nutritionist by training, he has suggested my developing other healthy products in the past, but I truly saw the need for this product and that I could possible develop something of high quality. The more we looked into it; we realized there really wasn’t a product in its category. The timing has been impeccable, however, neither one of us can really take credit for that; God has obviously been involved.” Dr. Rhoden, who grew up in Jackson and now lives in Madison, is the medical director at Rush Health Systems in Morton and specializes in family and preventative medicine. During his time away from work, he began to build a lab of sorts in his kitchen, mixing herbs and seasoning. His wife Rhonda was a bit uncertain at the beginning when her kitchen was taken over by this salt scientist, but now she and their four-year-old son Luke are Dr. Rhoden’s biggest support and walking advertisements. What came from that kitchen is now known as FlavorDoctor, a premium salt-free seasoning. Found in local restaurants and cooking stores, FlavorDoctor is a combination of herbs and

spices with health benefits minus the harmful addictives such as sodium that are found in most processed and packaged foods. The most important ingredient found in seasoning is Dr. Rhoden’s faith. Throughout the process, he kept the Lord at the forefront to remind him of his eternal purpose, “As a physician, my earthly career obligates me to helping others get healthier. In a world of distractions from God’s plan,

these words, ‘Above all things that you may prosper and be in good health.’ from 3 John 1:2 provide myself and others in healthcare Biblical support that the opportunity to help others maintain good health is pleasing to God.” Y

Quick questions about salt answered by DR. CHAD RHODEN How much sodium per serving should someone look for on a package? There is not an exact answer for this. The medical community generally looks at the entire picture (i.e. total daily amount). Less than 1500 mg sodium per day is accepted as a healthy recommendation for those with high blood pressure. However, I also recommend that everyone desiring to optimize quality of life and health should aim for that same goal.

Why is there a need for a salt substitute in our culture? The average American consumes anywhere from 5-10 X the amount needed. The awareness of excessive amount of sodium consumption has become so great that the FDA has been asked to restrict the amount of sodium in packaged foods. Excess sodium can be responsible for many unwanted health effects including weight gain and elevated blood pressure.

How do you encourage your patients to lead healthy lives? My recommendation is to make healthy choices part of a lifestyle for maximum quality of life. I often ask about their faith and let them know that the only way I am personally able to follow a healthy way of living is by faith. Y

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ith emotion in his eyes, David Allen recalls a story of a young girl battling sickle cell disease. She required routine treatments, and during one particular visit to the hospital, cameras from a local television station followed her around as she explained how the blood transfusion she was receiving helped to keep her alive. The local station aired the first part of her story during the 6 p.m. newscast, and only a few hours later the young girl lost her life to a stroke, (common among those who battle the disease). The television station heard about the tragedy and remained uncertain if they should run the rest of her story during the 10 p.m. news, but the young lady’s mother contacted them and asked that they share the rest of her story. There was no way of knowing this young girl would lose her life just hours later when she shared, “It’s important for people to donate blood so they can help people like me.” Each day the Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) strives to help people like that young girl. With less than 4 percent of the population donating blood in the country, the challenge is great, but President and CEO, David Allen is up for that challenge. In his 22nd year with MBS, Allen has helped to lead MBS to new heights. The donor base is growing with 66,359 units donated last year, over 1,700 blood mobiles were held across the state, 184 staff members serve at MBS David Allen and a new blood center in Jackson is set to open in December at a new building specifically built for MBS off Lakeland Drive. However, even with this growth, the need for blood donations continues to grow as well. “We truly deal with life and death situations. We provide all the blood needed in the hospitals and that’s a daunting task. Most of our donors are repeat donors that we really depend on. It’s a challenge that we make sure we can meet the needs of the hospitals,” Allen shares. Often when there is a crisis such as 9/11 or Katrina, the general public will respond through donating, but as Allen shares, everyday there are moments of need, “We know that where there is a large crisis people will respond, but the problem is that there are “many” and “mini” crises that go on all the time that people don’t know about because they’re not in the headlines, but that person who is a single car accident who needs forty or fifty units of blood, this is a major crisis for them.” When the need is put into tangible terms such as life and death, it becomes

clear that Allen is in the business of saving lives. “I’ve always felt like it was important to give back to the community and that’s what we do, we help the community. Knowing that we play a part in saving lives or improve the quality of life is an important thing that we take seriously,” says Allen. In order to help the community and keep the business running, MBS depends on the community to donate blood. It’s an act of service that has real results. For every one person who donates, three lives are saved. No matter your job title, age, skin color or the amount in your bank account, we all share a source of life that can be given and received. There of course is uncertainty surrounding the giving of blood and Allen identifies this as a huge responsibility of MBS to educate the public about the donating experience. “It’s the unknown that scares most from donating. Many say it’s not as bad as they thought it would be; it’s just getting them there. We work a lot with our staff to make sure that this is a positive experience as they can offer. The collection staff knows it’s their responsibility to get a donor in for a second time. It’s our responsibility to make them feel like heroes. We want to make sure they know they really are heroes. They have literally given a piece of themselves to save someone else,” Allen reflects. In Allen’s personal life, he is a hero to the smallest ones among us. Twenty-three years ago he and his wife became interim parents, nurturing newborns through Bethany Christian Services. From two to six months they care for the babies as their own. Downplaying this service in his own life, Allen just looks at it as another way of helping the community, “No, it’s not giving blood, but it’s another example of someone who needs help.

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Less than 4 percent of the American population donates blood.

These are little people who need love, care and nurturing like everyone else and it gives us an opportunity to do that. We really enjoy doing it.” From the young girl with sickle cell disease to the little new born without a home, the message is the same. We are all in need. In need of our neighbor’s help and in need of the hope found in Christ who helped to give us all life through his death. MBS seeks to meet the needs of those in hospitals who depend on every donor who steps into the blood center or boards a donation bus outside their church or office. Their mission is to “provide a safe and adequate supply of voluntarily donated blood and blood components for patients in hospitals and to offer related services to our hospitals and other medical facilities.” Allen has made this his life purpose everyday as he walks into work, “I love this organization; it truly is a labor of love. We take seriously that the community has laid an awesome responsibility on us and we truly feel like we’re the stewards of the blood supply.” Y

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Just Taking a Break Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. – Romans 12:2

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bout a month ago my life hit another bump in the road. I had allowed some unhealthy things into my life and heart, and God once again came looking for me. He had tried to get my attention several times, but I was so fixated on myself and my plan that I ignored his voice. I finally understand the whole Eve thing. I used to think she was just some crazy chick who messed up the world over an apple. However, I relate to her poor decision, having made a few of my own. When you allow the enemy into your life and heart and don’t put on the armor of God on a daily basis, you are headed for a train wreck. Satan can definitely mess with you. I realized that to really draw close to the Lord, hear His voice and let go of some of this clutter that I had allowed in my life, I needed to fast and pray. I gave up television and Facebook for 21 days. I kept a journal and it is amazing to see what God did over

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in a personal routine doctor appointment and found myself with needles in both arms giving nine vials of blood because something is wrong with my platelets and white count. My doctor starts asking me if certain scary diseases run in my family. I was beginning to get pretty shaken, and then I remembered Satan is fighting pretty hard right now to undo the work God is doing in me. Satan wants to give us baggage! I feel like over the last 21 days I got rid of the Samsonite collection, and he’s trying to add to the load that I have let go. But my God is bigger than any insecurity, attack or disease that the enemy will use to attack my spirit. So, anyhoo, that’s where I’ve been lately. I’m glad to serve a sovereign God who gives us grace and unconditional love. If you are struggling right now and need some answers, I challenge you to fast and pray! When you seek the Lord with your whole heart, things become clear and you can hear his voice. Pray for me. Y Betsy Smith lives in Birmingham, Alabama and is employed by Boston Scientific-Neuromodulation as a medical device representative.

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ubrey, my five-year-old, who continues to think she can do everything by herself, from brushing her teeth to crossing the street, becomes as helpless as a newborn baby when it is time to get dressed for school.

If I could leave my nine-month-old Sadie and my three-year-old Emma at home, asleep while I am getting Aubrey dressed, packed and dropped off to school, I would have time to put Aubrey’s socks on and Velcro her shoes for her. She claims, “I don’t know how, Momma. I really don’t.” But since I don’t want to have social services take my kids, I can’t leave them in their beds sleeping while I take their sister to school. So Aubrey is learning she’s going to have to buck up and do some things herself that she would rather let me do for her. This morning, while I packed Aubrey’s lunch, changed a diaper and fed her younger sisters, she managed to put her socks on her own two feet. But apparently, the shoes were just too much. So when I walked out to my car to take my first load of kids and stuff to the car, Aubrey followed me…in her socks…in the rain…with five minutes to get her to school. I buckled Sadie into her car seat and left Emma with instructions to “buckle up right now!” and ran back inside to find a clean and dry pair of socks—preferably two that matched, and helped Aubrey change her socks and get her shoes back on her feet. We ran back out to the car to find Emma sitting in the passenger side of the car, with all the doors locked, shoving DVDs into the DVD player, one after another after another. “Good morning” a cheery neighbor called out. “Um, hi…” I waved, distracted right before I began beating on my car window and bellowing at Emma, “Emma O’Bryant, if you know what’s good for you, you’d better unlock those doors now!” Getting ready for school is a chore, and now we have to do it every day for the next 18 years. I heard all you Momma’s of older children saying, “Enjoy being home with them. It goes by so fast.” I didn’t realize you were saying this because it gets harder! I thought you just meant that they are little for such a short amount of time that I should enjoy having them at home with me. I really had no idea that the toddler years were the “easy” part. So this is my public service announcement to all of you hard working moms of toddlers out there—it gets harder. Eventually you won’t have the option of staying in pajamas all day long, you will have to get dressed and go somewhere. And regardless of

whether you are a morning person or not, you will have to get up, feed and dress your kids and get out of your house before 7:30 a.m. The transition has been hard for me. I had no idea kindergarten would be this hard. Aubrey seemed to be doing fine until she came home from school one afternoon totally exhausted and fell apart. She began sobbing and telling me how much she hated school. “Mommy, kindergarten is so hard! I hate it! I have to do all my work, and go to recess and take a nap and, and, and,” she stopped talking briefly to gasp for air, “And I have to eat in the cafeteria. It’s so hard.” I held her and rocked her like the baby she still is and did my best to console her. “Mommy, after kindergarten will I be done with school forever?” “Well, not exactly,” I said. I didn’t have the heart to tell her how many years she has left. Y

Robin O’Bryant is a wife, stay-at-home-mother to three daughters, author, humor columnist and speaker. She thanks God for the days she is successfully able to multitask. Read her blog at www.robinschicks.com or contact her via email at robinschicks@gmail.com metrochristianliving.com ❘ SEPTEMBER 2010 23

➺let’s get real by STACY HAWSEY

Forty Days for Life From Stacy’s Journal – 2009 Today was my very first time at the abortion clinic. I arrived not knowing what to expect, but I’m so glad I went. I met some really wonderful people that were there praying and trying to talk to the women going into the clinic. A very young couple with a friend made their way up the street and to the parking lot. The whole time they were saying they were being harassed by our attempts to provide them with alternatives. As they went into the clinic we were all still trying to talk to them and pray for them. Soon my time was up, but I felt led to stay a little longer. I’m so glad I did because as this couple and their friend left the building they had a changed attitude. The friend said she changed her mind! I immediately hugged the girl, and we all rejoiced with them! They seemed so relieved, and it was amazing how all three seemed so happy about the decision. I just wanted to tell you that this morning really impacted me, and I’m so glad I was able to see for myself what God can do through those who will reach out. I know from this experience I am forever changed. These women, in deciding to make the right choice, have, yes, changed their lives in spectacular ways and also have changed mine. From Stacy’s Journal – 2010 I will be leading the 40 Days for Life campaign this fall. This event takes place in cities all over the country in order to pray and fast for an

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HIS FALL, from September 22 – October 31, our community is uniting with hundreds of other cities around the world for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history: the 40 Days for Life campaign. Recognizing that “with God all things are possible,” people of faith are praying that this effort will help bring an end to the tragedy of abortion.

40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign that has already mobilized over 350,000 people worldwide, saved more than 2,800 lives from abortion, led to the conversion of 38 abortion workers, and seen five abortion facilities close. 40 Days for Life is made up of three components: x Peaceful Presence: stand for life during a 40-day peaceful public witness outside the last abortion clinic at State Street and Fondren St. x Prayer and Fasting: believers throughout our city are invited to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion x Community Outreach: help take a positive, upbeat pro-life message to every corner of our city through media efforts, advocacy, and public visibility Learn how you can speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves here in Mississippi by contacting Stacy Hawsey at 601-720-4964 or Janet Thomas 601-506-9750 or by visiting:

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end to abortion. We ask people to pray on their own and also to sign up for one hour a week during those 40 days at the last Mississippi abortion clinic located in the Fondren area on State Street. We are in a fight to shut its doors. Since becoming involved with the last 40 Days for Life, I felt the Lord leading me to continue to go to the abortion clinic once a week even after the 40 days were over. It is an amazing feeling talking to a man or woman and seeing God work in them. When they change their mind about having the abortion you rejoice together! What I found, however, was disappointing. Just a handful of people are there and hardly any Christians at all are supporting this ministry. I feel the

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Lord’s heart breaking for his children being destroyed by the thousands. There are women in the churches right now hurting because they have had abortions and there is no one talking about it. It seems to be a “hush, hush” situation, but women are grieving and need help. Terri Herring told me about a ministry called “Surrendering the Secret” that has helped many of these women and could be started within our church and community. You can go to www.surrenderingthesecret.com for more information about this Bible study to help women recover from the pain of abortion. There is help in the Jackson area by emailing surrendersecret@gmail.com for a confidential response to where you can go to be healed. You are not alone—25 percent of women attending church have been through an abortion. We are asking each church to launch a 40 Days for Life Prayer campaign and to encourage prayer and fasting during the 40 days. If they sign up online, they will receive a daily devotional prayer online. But we are also asking each church to take one day and go to Mississippi’s last abortion clinic to lead their church in prayer. We encourage Sunday school groups, Bible studies and youth groups to do the same. Pastor Stan Buckley, First Baptist Church Jackson, and Pastor David Hale, with Christ Life Church of the Highlands have led prayer at the abortion clinic as well as Sister Dorothea, of St. Dominic Hospital and many others. We appreciate their leadership, and we need more church leadership to address the issue of our day with prayer and compassion. Matt Friedeman, pastor of Dayspring Community Church is there to pray every Friday morning. I have been really nervous about asking my church to participate because it is a controversial issue among churches. I feel so passionate about this issue, so I’m just putting it all out there, and I will see where God leads. My prayer is “God, please break my heart for these babies,” so that I will never be complacent and give up on doing what I feel is one of the most important works God wants us to do as his church “save his children.” Y Stacy Hawsey attends Broadmoor Baptist church. She is a wife, mother and a passionate defender of the unborn. Contact her at 601 720 4964 or contact Janet Thomas at 601 506 9750. (www.40daysforlife.com) or call Choose Life at 601 206 5816 for more information.

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cause & effect by JAMILA CARTER

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Local Ministry encourages students to make healthy choices “The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.” Lao Tzu

McAdoo says. “In many households, parents do not initiate the conversation, being afraid of the responses they may receive. There are many consequences when parents don’t take the initiative to step up and talk with their teens.” Several workshops have featured Dr. Freda Bush, a noted obstetrician and gynecologist, and Abstinence Advisor, Tommye Morris. Both shared important information and provided resources that taught parents how to engage in heart-to-heart conversations about sex with their teens. ROMI plans to expand by providing Christian spiritual guidance and social services to residents of central city communities (ccc) enabling them to make healthy life choices. Y

This well-known quote is a fitting introduction to Redemption Outreach Ministries International, Inc. (ROMI). Co-founded by Larry and Donnetta McAdoo in 2004, with a vision to positively impact Central City Communities (CCC) in Jackson, Mississippi, urban areas in the state and across America, as well as impoverished communities around the world. The first rea Hall, and students at step has been the building of Lead Abstinence Educator, And activities and events prothe y enjo ol Scho High Callaway a positive youth developAbstinence Education S STAR the vided for them by ment program. Students ram. Prog Taking A Radical Stand (STARS) is an abstinencecentered education program that provides an environment for teens to learn To get more information on Redemption Outreach Ministries the benefits of abstaining from sexual activity until marriage. International, Inc., visit www.romi-inc.org or call “We believe, and have always taught, that the healthiest choice for ado601.988.1330. lescents is abstinence and that it should be the central focus of any responsible sex education program,” says Larry McAdoo who serves as the STARS Program Director. The STARS Abstinence Education Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. It is offered in Jackson Public Schools, in the Rankin County Adolescents Opportunity Program (AOP) and in several parochial schools in the metro area. Through the program, teens are equipped with the skills necessary to make wholesome life choices. Some key program goals are to: We have what you need • Foster in at-risk youth, social, behavioral and moral competence: for the BIG GAME! • Assist at-risk youth in the development of individual self-determination and a clear and positive identity Come shop with us! • Assist parents/guardians in supporting the wholesome life choices of their adolescents. Abstinence Educator Tracy Thomas shares, “Being able to empower the students with the knowledge to make positive life choices is a rewarding experience. I have seen positive results in the students’ behavior and attitudes toward making better decisions.” Franchesha Ruckers, a student who attended the JPS/STARS 2009 Back ✽✽✽ to School Teen Summit, says, “The Summit was entertaining, but at the same time informative. I gained a lot from the speakers and information that will help me to become a better person.” Although teens like Ruckers learn factual information in abstinence-centered programs like STARS, they also want to be able to discuss issues surrounding sexuality with their parents. “We know that parents are the best JEWELRY ✽ CHILDREN’S ✽ APPAREL ✽ BABY source of guidance and information about sexual behaviors for their teens HOME ACCESSORIES and we are committed to reaching out in positive ways to help teens make Coming soon! New location opening next to healthy choices, not only about their sexual activity but their future as well,” the new McAlister’s in Pearl! 601-939-5082 McAdoo says. ✽ ✽ ✽ Studies show that teens who feel they can talk with their parents about Downtown Brandon sex are less likely to engage in high-risk behavior than those who do not feel comfortable talking with their parents about the subject. “It is obvious many teens are afraid to talk with their parents about sex,”

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➺cover story by MARILYN TINNIN

SEATTLE DRIP

Brewing Business and Faith

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o what happens when an entrepreneur with a resume checkered more than the tablecloth in a pizza parlor, who loves Jesus, develops successful businesses, is tuned into the Great Commission? How far out can a creative idea go before it’s not such a smart idea at all? Can hard work, relationships, coffee and Jesus make a successful business plan? Gary Slade knows so.

The Birth of Seattle Drip It was the spring of 2001, when Gary noticed a quaint little building going up in the parking lot at the corner of Old Canton and Pear Orchard Road. It was on his beaten path, so he watched with interest for several days trying his best to figure out what in the world it might be. It was too large for an ATM and too small to be a store. One afternoon he spotted someone on the premises and stopped to inquire. Joel Carver, the proprietor, explained that he was opening a double drive-thru specialty coffee house. He was a recently transplanted Seattle native, now the soccer coach at several area schools. He and his wife Tennille, a dancer with Ballet Magnificat, expected their novel idea to provide a little extra money as well as part time jobs for a few local students. The Seattle Drip name was, of course, in homage to their native city and the coffee-drinking capital of the world. To this day, it always takes people by surprise to learn that Seattle Drip is headquartered in Madison, Mississippi! Gary’s entrepreneurial tendencies kicked in immediately. “Little building, two people and a wide margin in coffee…awesome.” Finding common ground as believers with the Carvers and as one who enjoyed a good cup of coffee, Gary began to stop by Seattle Drip often. Aside from the coffee, he was drawn to the attitude of the baristas who he calls “Lord-loving kids.” It was a counter-cultural experience. If there was a car ahead of you in line, someone would come out and get your order and bring your drink. They worked so hard to please their customers,” Gary says. “It just made you feel better about your day to make a stop at Seattle Drip.” The result was that customers kept coming back—most of them on a daily basis. The baristas knew their customers’ names and friendships developed. The bible verses frequently posted on the windows garnered e-mails of thanks for the encouragement. Customers began to share their prayer concerns when they stopped for that cup of coffee. To use an over-used word for lack of a better one Seattle Drip became a conduit for ministry, bearing each other’s burdens and giving the love of Jesus alongside that cup of coffee. Over the next nine months Gary persuaded Joel to let him buy an interest in the company. They thought they would grow that little business on Old Canton Road for a while and then venture into building other stores. “I didn’t know anything at all about franchising, but I saw that this could be easily replicated,” he says. Thus the oil and gas man, former seminary student, ex-investment banker and commercial real estate investor added something else to his resume: coffee business owner.

Jeff Mack Strong is the Seattle Drip roastmaster.

Building a Business Initially, Gary was just an investor but as the little business grew, he became more and more involved. He and Joel realized the success of a new business venture was something like raising a child. It required time, commitment, consistency and lots of 24/7 hard work. Prayer has been a key component every time a hire is made. Although Seattle Drip does not make it a policy to hire only believers, they are up front about their values and ask each employee if they can fit into that environment. Work ethic and a heart for people are key at “The Drip,” as it is affectionately called. Gary cites the biblical principles of “dying to self” and “considering the needs of others ahead of your own.” Those are the keys to their customer service. Then there’s the “right chemistry” necessary among the teams who work together. With only two people manning the drive-thru windows at each location, it becomes a priority that the duo

enjoy working together and the customer picks up on that. There is a feeling of family that is foundational to the operation of Seattle Drip. Abigail Chen had been one of Joel’s first hires. Like Joel’s wife, Abigail had come to Jackson to dance with Ballet Magnificat. In fact, Abigail had dedicated her life to the Lord at a Ballet Magnificat summer workshop. The Nashville native was fresh out of high school when she arrived. Working at Seattle Drip was a chance to make some extra money and she was a veteran waitress who understood relationship marketing. In the process, however, Abigail was given more and more responsibility. From barista to manager to bookkeeper, marketing director and general everything, it was apparent that she had a very good head for business. Nine years into this adventure, Abigail is the owner of four stores in the Metro area, “the most fun job I have ever had. You really have the opportunity to get to know your customers and to speak encouragement into their lives.”

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In 2003, Joel and Tennille Carver moved away selling their interest in the company to Gary. In the typical restless pursuit of excellence that characterizes Gary, he began to think, “What next? How can we build on what we have?” Although the stores grew in number for a while, the aggressive franchising program they had launched slowed down with the economic meltdown in 2007. In the troubled economy, it was more difficult for a potential franchisee to secure a loan. The slowdown in opening new stores did not dampen Gary’s enthusiasm for Seattle Drip’s

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Helping Our Friends When Seattle Drip got into their own roasting back in 2008, they were then able to offer private labels for other groups. Offering wholesale costs with the best and freshest blends to ministries, schools, churches or other non-profits allows a low cost fund-raising option for many local organizations— among them Mission Mississippi, Mission First, Ballet Magnificat, The Ole Miss Alumni Association, Odyssey Hospice and more. The Coffee Club has been another idea that has met with much success and helps many a ministry. By subscribing through one of the participating private label partners, fresh coffee in varying quantities can be delivered to you every month and twentyfive cents of every dollar is a donation to the organization of your choice. For more information visit www.seattledrip.com

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future. He simply reordered his thoughts. In those early years Seattle Drip’s coffee was private labeled. The more Gary learned about coffee and the growth of the specialty coffee industry, the more he wanted Seattle Drip to have their unique profiles. Such a step would require a roastery, a great deal of knowledge on coffee beans, and a master “Q-cupper” who knew how to mix, blend and roast the different beans. It took some research, but through a series of God ordained circumstances, Gary was connected to a second generation “Q-cupper” who actually had a coffee lab in California. Willem Boot was from the Netherlands and is one of the leading Coffee Consultants in the world with clients much larger than a little coffee company in Mississippi. But Boot agreed to work with Seattle Drip and over a period of months engineered and developed the proprietary blends that are unique to Seattle Drip. Since 2008, the unique blends offered by Seattle Drip are of such a quality that they can compete on international levels in the coffee industry. When Chris Newcomb began to expand his Newk’s Express Café business, he chose Seattle Drip as Newk’s exclusive coffee provider. Gary calls that “such an honor” and has made it possible to serve wholesale accounts in eight states.

Maintaining Stewardship In the middle of educating himself on every aspect of the coffee business, Gary is forever conscious of building a business that is intentionally God-honoring in every way. He learned a concept during his seminary days that has stuck with him—the principle of concentric circles. One of his seminary professors told him that our lives are like concentric circles representing

God, ourselves and others. Anything we do that affects any one of those relationships also affects the other two. Therefore, business is not some separate compartment completely unrelated to his faith or anything else as far as Gary Slade is concerned. “We always wanted Seattle Drip to glorify God,” he says. “So, we took the route of not opening on Sundays and creating an environment where our employees had the freedom to post scriptures on the windows.” For several years employees and management supported orphans in coffee producing countries through Compassion International. Gary and the entire team felt burdened by the injustices, inequities and unrest in other parts of the world. He says, “Our heart’s desire has been to somehow make an impact in some way—in a way that could somehow create the ‘flywheel effect,’ essentially meaning ‘teach people to fish’ versus ‘giving them a fish.” In 2009, while attending the Willowcreek Leadership Summit, Gary learned about microlending. Kiva.org and World Vision are organizations both providing a vehicle for individuals and businesses to make small loans to entrepreneurs in third world countries. “This was finally what I had been looking for,” Gary shares. After reading World Vision President Richard Stearns’ book The Hole in Our Gospel, Gary was completely sold and so was everyone else at Seattle Drip. Gary explains, “We established Seattle Drip Lending Teams in partnership with KIVA and World Vision so that anyone could lend to third world country entrepreneurs on our website, www.seattledrip.com. Our goal is for this to be a large part of our business.” One of the most compelling aspects of Kiva and World Vision’s programs are the fact that anyone who wants to participate in a micro-loan can select the entrepreneur they help. Stories of potential entrepreneurs are posted on their Web sites. Frequent updates and even YouTube videos keep you connected with the progress of the endeavor. It is an incredible venue of mission work because it becomes personal. To date Seattle Drip lending teams have helped 25 entrepreneurs in about 12 countries. Anyone can be a part of their lending teams by going to the Web site and signing up. Gary says, “In a place where the concept of entrepreneurship is non-existent, we have the potential of changing lives thru partnerships with organizations like World Vision and Kiva by making loans as small as $25 that can be the catalyst for change not only in a family’s life, but an entire community.” With the benefit of World Vision’s and Kiva’s proficiency in underwriting and monitoring the loans and thru World Vision’s mentoring program, the default rate on these loans is less than 1.5%!

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Advice from an Entrepreneur At age 53, Gary has spent decades in the business world. He has been through the best of economic times and some of the worst as well. He admits that he hasn’t always stopped to let the Lord direct, and he usually learned an expensive lesson in the process. But today as he looks back, his perspective is clear and as smooth and mellow as a cup of his favorite brew. Building this particular business, working with the believers who have worked beside him, share a common desire to make this a truly God-honoring endeavor, has brought a wealth of blessing and a sense of living out a very purpose-filled calling on his life.

He talks about a “paradigm shift,� saying that he spent much of his life building and gathering impermanent things. “What really matters,� he says, “is not the accumulation of things. I look back on all this time and energy and money I spent investing in other things and realize it can all change so quickly.� His counsel to other business entrepreneurs is to “be sure you’re doing whatever you are doing for all the right reasons.� For the group at Seattle Drip, business is just one more avenue of blessing others with the blessings God has showered on them. It’s about so much more than enjoying the best coffee on the road! Y

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y family has a fondness for good Italian food. I have chosen three recipes that everyone in our family enjoys. Each one is quick, easy and nutritious. My son-in-law in Little Rock made up the pizza recipe that we all love. The Italian sauce is a definite one-dish winner. Risotto is one of my favorites and can accompany any poultry or meat dish. Italian dishes are varied, so you can find a good recipe your entire family can enjoy.

“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish His work.” – John 4:34

Ham and Artichoke Pizza (Note: Artichokes are very high in fiber and have only about 25 calories) 1 package Martha White pizza crust mix Canola oil Pizza sauce (any brand) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Marinated artichoke hearts, chopped (blot to remove excess oil and water)

1/4 small purple onion, diced finely 1 small tomato, diced (blot to remove excess water) Feta cheese, sprinkled to taste 3 slices Black Forest deli ham (sliced into small pieces) Grated fresh parmesan

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Follow instructions on back of Martha White package to Prepare dough. (Optional: coat the dough ball with canola oil and allow to rise in a warm place for a few minutes. Form crust onto pizza pan or stone. Bake crust for about 5 minutes. Remove from oven.) Spread desired amount of pizza sauce to 1/2 inch from crust’s edge. Arrange the rest of the ingredients on the crust. Add more of any ingredient if you prefer. Bake pizza about 7 minutes at 475 degrees. Garnish with fresh or prepared Parmesan cheese. TIP: Since all ovens vary, watch the pizza carefully at 475 degrees. This temperature will help make the pizza very crispy. I also purchased a new pizza pan with little holes in the bottom of the pan. This will help make the pizza crispy on the bottom.

Taglierini Alla Chitarra 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced thinly 7 ounces Pancetta, cut into julienne strips 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, cut

Ground pepper 3 ounces pecorino cheese (I find this at Kroger and Fresh Market in the specialty cheese dept.) Pasta of your choice (whole wheat angel hair works well)

Heat oil in saucepan over moderate heat; add the onion and pancetta and brown for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer, covered, over very low heat for one hour. Just before removing sauce from heat, add the fresh basil, a good pinch of pepper, and the cheese. Serve over cooked pasta and sprinkle with more cheese.

Risotto and Vegetables 1 1/2 cups Rice Select Arborio Rice (Italian-styled rice for use in Risotto dishes) 1 medium zucchini, diced 2 cups hot water 2 cups chicken broth, heated (use low-sodium) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup carrot, diced fine 1/3 cup celery, diced fine 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 2/4 cup thawed, frozen peas 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Combine 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add onions and cook until golden. Add celery and carrots; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and rice, stirring to coat. Add 1 cup of water/broth at a time (cooking and stirring until absorbed before adding the next cup) Add peas with the last cup of water/broth. Cook and stir until last cup is absorbed. Rice should be tender yet firm with a creamy sauce. Remove from heat; stir in remaining tablespoon butter and Parmesan cheese.

Remember to make memories through the kitchen…”the heartbeat of the home.” Email me at lbbolen@gmail.com for any questions, or go to my blog, www.lydiasapron.blogspot.com for more recipes. Y metrochristianliving.com ❘ SEPTEMBER 2010 31

➺legal advice by WILLIAM B. HOWELL

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In the Time of CHANGE

It seems that nothing ever stays the same. In our lifetime nothing is constant, except change. Recently, I wrote all about the upcoming tax changes on capital gains, income tax, death tax and so forth. But there is a lot more to consider. Keeping our older citizens who require such care in a nursing home is a very expensive undertaking. In our state the majority of that cost is paid by Mississippi Medicaid. This is a major portion of the appropriation and the budget each year for Medicaid. But not all people in the nursing homes in our state need that high level of institutional care. Some could readily be at home and be taken care of there, but they ran out of money. They don’t have the ability to pay someone to provide that care at home, so they end up having to move into a nursing home. A new legislative enactment was recently signed by Governor Barbour which transferred three million dollars to the Disabled Home and Community Based Waiver programs under Medicaid. The purpose of this redirection of funds was to accomplish two things: First, to allow persons who can be cared for at home to be able to remain there and pay for

that homebound level of care, which is much less expensive than nursing home care and second, to allow some who are presently living in nursing homes to transition back to their home if they could be appropriately cared for in a home setting by providing that monetary assistance. What this will actually do, once fully implemented, is stretch those Medicaid dollars much further, and as a side benefit, probably will make some of the persons who are now confined to nursing homes much happier to be cared for at home. There is also a special portion of veterans benefits, referred to as Aid and Attendance, which is available to provide some financial benefits to many of our veterans. This additional money can be utilized in providing that home care. Even at its maximum, these benefits are not sufficient to pay for the nursing home in full, but they certainly can help with assisted living and in-home care. Even family members can be paid for providing caregiver services if there is a written contract and if that contract is done correctly. This is not a “doit-yourself” item; families definitely need some help in this area to get it right. One of the other changes that has now been made part of the rules is that the Medicaid benefit

disqualification period will not run for the person who is receiving home or community based services. Therefore, using these services as part of an overall plan for the nursing home has just become much more complicated and professional assistance will be needed by many families more than ever, which brings up another change. Mississippi Medicaid has decided to put caps on what they will allow attorneys to be paid for providing this type of assistance. While it’s not a true limitation, it has been stated that any amount above their limits will be treated as a “gift” to the attorney and will result in an additional period of disqualification. However, no similar limit has been put on what a family can pay their CPA, how much they can pay in real estate commission, how much can be spent for a swimming pool, a trip to Hawaii or for a new car. The only limit is on what you can spend in an effort to legally protect some of those assets that you have worked all your life to accumulate. This is most assuredly a time of change. Y William B. Howell is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and practices law in Ridgeland.

You have worked hard for it. WHY THROW IT AWAY? We are all living longer. But we are not all going to be in good health, or aware of our families, or both. Then what happens? Someone has to take over. The question is: Will this be someone you chose? And will it be outside of court or in court? The same with the distribution of your assets after you pass away: In court or out of court? The choice is yours. What about protecting your assets from lawsuits, or a child’s inheritance from a divorce? And will most of your hard-earned savings go to the nursing home? Or have you planned? Here are a few ideas for you to consider:

Living Trust – Allows the person you choose to take over for you in the event of your incapacity, without any court involvement. At your death the person you have chosen makes the distribution of your assets the way you have instructed in your Living Trust, and to do so promptly, inexpensively and privately, without going through probate in the court.

Asset Protection – Lawsuits are filed every day. If you get sued, are your assets protected? They can be, and probably should be. Also, the divorce rate has never been higher than it is today. Will your child’s divorce cause them to lose half of what you leave them after you are gone? Not if you plan now. The level of protection (or not) is up to you. Nursing Home Planning – Don’t qualify for long term care insurance, or can’t fit it in your budget? You don’t have to spend everything that you have in order to become eligible for nursing home benefits. There are legal and ethical ways for you to save well over half of your assets in most cases, even if you are already in the nursing home. Hear Mr. Howell on the radio

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here are two things about which our attitudes are formed from the time we take our first breath: the first is sex, the other is money. We tend to be more comfortable talking about our sex lives than we are about our financial lives. That is certainly the case with newlyweds. After all, who wants to dampen the fires of passion by talking about money? From the first look across a crowded room to the romance of the courtship to the planning of the wedding, the subject of money takes a back seat. But this subject is the cause of more marital woes than any other. Couples in serious relationships should broach the subject before the nuptials and should expect to revisit it often throughout their lives together. How do you start talking about such a sensitive topic? First, don’t lay all your financial cards on the table on the first date. Details of your financial life should wait until there is a firm commitment between the two of you. You don’t want a slew of exes running around spouting your business. Be careful who you trust with this information. Before you get to the serious stage, there are clues to how your beloved will handle money. Start your investigation by looking at his/her family. There you will discover your partner’s attitudes about money. Ask your beloved about his first job. Did his family start him early learning to earn his own money, or did Daddy fund his every desire? Were allowances part of the family tradition? Were assigned chores part of the family routine? Your beloved’s family formed him, so this is the starting place, but also pay attention to his current habits. Most importantly, does he habitually live within his means, or does he habitually take on debt? Some early observations may save you heartache later. If you get past the stage of courtship and are ready for a serious commitment, it’s time to flesh out some details. Each of you should order a detailed credit history. Schedule a date, and swap them over dinner. Plan to spend the evening poring over these and asking questions. Know what you’re getting into when you say “I do.” You may have to delay the nuptials

until your special someone cleans up his act. As you’re planning the wedding, talk about bank accounts and bill paying responsibility. Will you keep separate accounts, or will everything be managed together? Many couples prefer separate accounts, so that they have some money of their own to spend. Regardless, there should be clear lines about bill paying. One person may take care of all the bill paying, or you may split bills. Next, talk about investing. Even if you’re just starting out, you’ll probably have a 401(k). Each spouse should contribute the same percentage to retirement. One person may be better at understanding the investment choices. Let that person do the research and make the fund selections. In the last weeks before the big day, sit down and set common goals. Having common goals means you are not pulling against each other, but you are working together to build a life. Talk about a timeline for any children you want to have. Boy, are they expensive! Discuss limits on spending. Give each other the freedom to buy what you need but have a magic number above which you schedule a powwow. One partner should not buy an expensive item without discussing it with the other. Only when both are in agreement should the purchase be made. Don’t do the “You bought a four wheeler, so I get to buy designer shoes.” That’s a no-win game. Marriage is about compromise and self-sacrifice. Understand that as you go through the years, your goals will change. Your incomes will change. Always be sensitive to the other person’s needs and esires. Control of the money should be shared and should not rest with the partner making more money. Finally, it’s your big day. Time to recite your vows. Consider adding a few lines to the “for better or worse.” Vow to schedule monthly financial meetings. Promise to disclose all your assets and liabilities. Pledge to live within your means, whatever those may be. Follow these guidelines, and money will never come between you and your spouse. Y Nancy Lottridge Anderson, Ph.D., CFA, is President of New Perspectives, Inc., in Ridgeland, 601-991-3158. She is also an Assistant Professor of Finance at Mississippi College. Her e-mail address is nanderson@newper.com, and her website is www.newper.com.

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yourself. But if you are looking for a job or starting to develop a name for yourself, pay attention to these Facebook “What Not to Post Rules of Etiquette,” that I know will keep you looking your best.

1. Updating your status every 5 minutes. It’s fun to be on FB reading everyone’s status updates. Personally, I enjoy ones that are funny, silly and sarcastic. The posts keep you up-to-date with what friends are doing and thinking, and we all need a little humor in our day. However, reading updates from the same people every five minutes is tiring, and they need to think about opening a Twitter account instead. When people constantly hear from someone, they are going to get tired of that person. It’s wearing out your welcome. If you need to say something, wait until you have something really important to say, and say it. This way, you will get the attention of many others because they haven’t heard from you in awhile.

2. Making inflammatory statements about politics. If you want to start a FB war, do this. Many people feel passionate about politics. So, if you want to say something about the politics of the day, make sure to state that it is your opinion, and try to welcome and be respectful of other’s opinions. When you make an inflammatory statement such as, “Anyone who watches (insert name and television network here) is a real idiot!” people get fired up, start commenting and arguing.

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3. Venting and constantly being negative. Most people don’t want to hear about arguments that you are having with your family, friends and/or organizations. If you need to vent about something, send a message and vent to a good friend and not to the whole world. FB is also a great way to speak out for different causes. Just try to communicate about it in a positive way.

4. Complaining about your job. What a great way to get your co-workers to like you, NOT! You might even get fired for saying something negative on FB about the company you work for. Some companies are fighting back with defamation law suits against workers who cause bad PR for their company. So, watch out.

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5. Sharing your dirty laundry. The fastest way to FB image failure is sharing about your sex life, cussing or using fowl language and posting inappropriate pictures. Employers are looking for people who make good representatives for their company.

And most of all, if you wouldn’t say it to a person’s face, then do not post it on Facebook. Y Lydia Allison is a wife and mother of three children. She is a speaker and teaches manners and business etiquette to children and adults in Mississippi and the Southeast. You may contact her at lallison@marketplacemanners.com and visit www.marketplacemanners.com

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education connection W! O N T R STA College Timeline for High School Students M ost of us know that getting ready for a son or daughter’s college departure is more than stocking a dorm room or registering for classes, but it isn’t always clear when and where to begin. Timely planning and preparation are key to making the college entrance process, from ACT to application to financial aid, as easy as possible. Check out the timeline below to help you navigate your child’s college acceptance.

JUNIOR YEAR – Fall • Student should meet with his or her guidance counselor to review a college prep plan for the school year and plan his or her senior schedule • Register for the SAT or ACT. It’s not too early! The test is offered about six times a year. • Create criteria for the college search: size, majors of interest, location, Christian, public or private. • Become familiar with the types of grants, loans and scholarships offered through the federal government, state and particular schools. • Receive results of the SAT or ACT. Students should speak with the guidance counselor about taking preparatory classes—a great investment! • Student should contact the colleges he or she is interested in to find out if they prefer the ACT or the SAT.

Spring • Plan visits to colleges and universities. Many colleges offer junior visit days. • Register for the May and June SAT and ACT test dates. • Re-evaluate the list of potential schools and plan to visit schools during his or her senior year.

• Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) classes should make sure he or she will take the appropriate AP tests.

• Some states require a separate application for state financial aid. Go to the state Web site for more information.

SENIOR YEAR – September and October

• Complete your income tax forms as soon as possible. Contact the colleges to see if any other forms are required.

• Continue to visit colleges. Call ahead and ask about visit days or schedule a personalized tour. You may want to schedule appointments with financial aid, admissions, professors and student life. • Continue to research financial aid options and applying for independent/outside scholarship (most scholarship applications become available this time of year). • Know the application and financial aid deadlines for the schools he or she plans to apply to. • Student should register for the fall ACT and/or SAT test dates as needed. • Student should attend college fairs to further investigate the colleges where they would like to apply.

November and December • Have your students complete their college applications (make copies before mailing). Make sure your student has the basic requirements: application for admission, application fee, transcript and SAT or ACT scores as well as any addition items the school requests • Attend financial aid workshops wherever available.

January • Your student should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

• Contact colleges and confirm that all application materials have been received. • The majority of scholarship applications should be complete.

February and April • Revisit your student’s top-choice schools. During the next visit, spend quality time interacting with professors and current students. Ask your student: Do you see yourself here? • Review acceptances, and compare financial aid packages. Review college Web sites for the total cost (including fees, room and board, books, etc.). • Pray about the decision. Ask God for wisdom and guidance.

May and June • By May 1st, student should make his or her decision about which college they will attend, and send in their acceptance of the school’s offer along with any other necessary paperwork. • Notify other prospective colleges of student’s decision to attend another college. • Request a final transcript to the college of their choice. • Plan on attending pre-registration. Colleges with on campus pre-registration usually hold them in June or July. Y

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Within a few days Carissa Lathrop’s comfortable life collapses around her. Tensions with her husband escalate after a frightening experience with a stranger at their home, and her employer announces his retirement, forcing her out of a job. Stunned, she accepts his final gesture: the offer of a cottage on Maui for a getaway. Leaving her husband behind, Carissa flies to Hawaii and settles in. Surrounded by new people and natural beauty, she has time to consider both past and future while enjoying new experiences. Her thoughts take her down an unexpected pathway and into life changing decisions. In Under a Maui Moon author Robin Jones Gunn tackles more serious subject matter than in her popular SisterchicksTM series but brings her signature warmth and insight to the story as a counterbalance. The author does not offer simple solutions to difficult questions. She allows her characters to wrestle with their issues and their faith. Resolution comes through struggle. The result is a hopeful and believable look at challenges many people face. Readers interested in a vicarious visit to Maui will not be disappointed. Gunn uses the setting well, blending in Hawaiian history and customs for extra richness. Long time followers of her work will be delighted to discover cameo appearances by two characters from previous novels. Women who like thoughtful, characterdriven fiction will enjoy this title. As summer comes to an end, take one last vacation with Under a Maui Moon. Y Susan E. Richardson is a writer, critique reader, and former Christian retailer with a passion for meeting people’s needs through the written word. You can reach her through her website www.nextlevelcritiques.com

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SELAH IN CONCERT By Ashley Cirilli

Christian music group, Selah, debuted their soulful sound with the album Be Still My Soul in 1999. Since then, the group has hit high and low notes. Selah founders Todd Smith and Allan Hall were struggling with the loss of their third founding member, Todd’s sister, Nicole Sponberg, who left the group to pursue work with her husband’s ministry and a solo career. There were times when Smith and Hall felt as though the group was done. But everything turned around the day that Amy Perry, California native, stepped up to the microphone to audition for the group’s opening. Not only did Perry’s voice complete the group’s harmony, but she clicked with the group on a spiritual level. Selah’s new sound was introduced in 2006 on the album Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album. Perry’s voice helped Selah win another Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year. The group has continued to reach out to fans all over the country, not only with their songs, but with their lives. “Each night when [Amy] speaks from stage, God uses her to minister to broken, hurting people in unique way,” Hall says. Perry approaches audience members as friends, sharing honest and relatable stories. “God has really allowed me to have this platform with Selah where I can say, ‘I’m a real girl, I have real problems—look at me,” Amy says. “I believe the best ministry is when you’re just being yourself and telling your story of what God’s done for you.” The trio has a passion for old-school hymns such as “I Surrender All” and ‘My Jesus I Love Thee.” “Hymns are so strong, so well written,” says Hall. “They have lasted for hundreds of years for a reason. A lot of them were written out of places of pain and sorrow, yet there’s so much truth and hope in them, and that resonates with people.” The group has received numerous honors over the years, including a nomination for Gospel Music Association’s (GMA) 2008 Group of the Year and won GMA’s Inspiration Album of the Year in 2000, 2002, 2005 and 2007. Selah will be performing in concert September 26th at 6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson. For tickets and information call 888-780-1116. Y

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VICKSBURG September 17-19 & 24-26 Vicksburg Theatre Guild presents “Catfish Moon,” a story of three middle-age men taking a fishing trip that soon entails opening a “can of worms.” For ticket information and show times call 601-636-0471.

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September 18 Rock the Park! is an outdoor Christian music festival that will be held on Saturday, September 18 at Chautauqua Park. National Christian recording artist Building 429 and The Letter Black will be the featured headliners. Enjoy more music from local Christian bands such as Escape to Daylight. Gates open at 4 p.m. with music beginning at 5 p.m. For ticket information contact 601892-5516.

BYRAM September 18 Country Woods Baptist Church will be host to Debbie Taylor Williams, national Christian author and Bible teacher. Debbie’s fresh approach in Pray With Purpose gears women to pray more purposefully as we commune with our Creator. The event is free, but you must register to attend. For time and registration call the church office at 601-373-7955.

The circus is coming to town! Our own Mississippi Coliseum will be host to the world famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Sure to delight the entire family the show will feature all of the favorites—clowns, animals, trapeze artists and much more. For more information call 601-355-5252.

September 10-12 Celtic Fest 2010 Enjoy a weekend of Celtic culture at this year’s Celtic Fest located at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Music

Want a relaxing way to wind down the summer? Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening listening to the music of The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. The fun begins at 7 p.m. at The Cedars Historic Home on Old Canton Road and is free to the public. For more information on Symphony at Sunset call 601-981-9606. Y

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Bottom Line for Kids Dinner September 16, 2010, Country Club of Jackson, 6 p.m. The Bottom Line for Kids Dinner, an annual fundraising event that benefits the programs of Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, Inc., will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Jackson. Co-chairs for this year’s Bottom Line for Kids are Jana and George Nicols. Jeff Good and Jim Wilkirson will serve as Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer, respectively. Entertainment provided by Jesse Robinson. Tickets to the Bottom Line for Kids benefit dinner are $100 each, and may be purchased by contacting Karen Davis or Debbie Townsend at (601) 354-0983.

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